
 Politicology ENCORE: Rule Makers, Rule Breakers
 Aug 7, 2024 
 Michele Gelfand, a professor at Stanford, explores the fascinating concepts of tight and loose cultures and how they shape our behaviors. She discusses her journey into cultural psychology and the critical impact of social norms in crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Gelfand illuminates the trade-offs between societal order and individual freedoms and the implications for political dynamics, particularly the division between conservative and liberal viewpoints. Discover how understanding these cultural frameworks can enhance our interactions in an increasingly divided world. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 The Journey into Cross-Cultural Psychology and the Power of Culture 
 01:47 • 3min 
 Cultural Tightness and Looseness 
 04:36 • 26min 
 Understanding Political Threats and Sentiment 
 30:37 • 9min 
 Cultural Dynamics of Class and Political Shifts 
 39:37 • 5min 
 Tightness, Looseness, and the Balance of Norms 
 44:19 • 8min 

